00:11Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye in New Delhi on Sunday, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.
Footage shows the leaders shaking hands and smiling before sitting down for talks.
Burundi is attending the September 12-13 gathering as an invited country rather than a BRICS member or partner, as India brings Global South countries into discussions alongside the bloc.
Ndayishimiye's visit also builds on ties with New Delhi, with India and Burundi cooperating in areas including development, education and capacity building.
India is hosting the summit under its 2026 BRICS chairship, with Global South cooperation and greater representation for developing economies high on the agenda.
On Saturday, BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, backing reforms to global institutions and stronger cooperation on sustainable development and inclusive growth.
Meet, greet, BRICS repeat! - Modi welcomes Burundi's president for bilateral talks in New Delhi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye in New Delhi on Sunday, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.
Footage shows the leaders shaking hands and smiling before sitting down for talks.
Burundi is attending the September 12-13 gathering as an invited country rather than a BRICS member or partner, as India brings Global South countries into discussions alongside the bloc.
Ndayishimiye's visit also builds on ties with New Delhi, with India and Burundi cooperating in areas including development, education and capacity building.
India is hosting the summit under its 2026 BRICS chairship, with Global South cooperation and greater representation for developing economies high on the agenda.
On Saturday, BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, backing reforms to global institutions and stronger cooperation on sustainable development and inclusive growth.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye in New Delhi on Sunday, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.
Footage shows the leaders shaking hands and smiling before sitting down for talks.
Burundi is attending the September 12-13 gathering as an invited country rather than a BRICS member or partner, as India brings Global South countries into discussions alongside the bloc.
Ndayishimiye's visit also builds on ties with New Delhi, with India and Burundi cooperating in areas including development, education and capacity building.
India is hosting the summit under its 2026 BRICS chairship, with Global South cooperation and greater representation for developing economies high on the agenda.
On Saturday, BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration 2026, backing reforms to global institutions and stronger cooperation on sustainable development and inclusive growth.